Joel D. Carnazzo, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist

Hello and Welcome

I am a licensed clinical psychologist providing individual, couples and family therapy. My areas of expertise include helping adults and adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and relationship difficulties. I also specialize in addressing men’s issues.

Therapy can be a powerful tool for self-improvement. As a therapist, I provide an environment of unconditional support and understanding. By building a trusting and reliable relationship I help people approach their concerns openly so they may increase awareness of themselves, reduce their distressing emotions, and build more satisfying relationships.

I am trained in and practice Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. CBT works by helping people identify how their early learning experiences shaped their perceptions of present life circumstances and and how this influences their feelings and reactions to those circumstances. We build on an understanding of these patterns to create new ways of thinking about and responding to stressful situations and other life events. In so doing, people can increase how effectively they manage life's challenges and produce more personal satisfaction, greater emotional well-being, increased self-mastery, and improved relationships.